I can sense glimpses of Adika's emotions, even though I've tried to shake them off a few times. There's something more beneath the emotions she's projecting, and I can tell she's deliberately blocking her thoughts. Blocking is a skill I haven't acquired yet, but it's something I wish I could do.

It's evident that Adika is not pleased about being left behind on this mission. Our footsteps are quiet and barely noticeable to ensure we're not heard. We've crossed the border not too long ago, and that's when Claire, Nathan, and Abigail swiftly removed their clothes and shifted.

I'm carrying both dart guns on my back for ease of transport....